Ends the 2001 law allowing presidents to use military force without new approval.
This bill would end a 2001 law that has given presidents broad power to use military force without specific approval from Congress. If passed, the Executive Branch would need new legal reasons for military actions, shifting more power back to Congress over war decisions. This change would take effect about eight months after the bill becomes law.
Today, the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is active, giving the President broad power to use military force. If this bill passes, that specific law would be repealed. This means the legal basis for military actions previously justified under that authorization would be removed, taking effect 240 days after the bill becomes law.
HR 6751 · 119th Congress · December 16, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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